Our Management Foundations program is designed to set leaders and managers up for success. It covers the following eight modules, each of which includes a 3-hour workshop and a 1-hour coaching session:
This module introduces participants to the art and science of management and how it differs from leadership. It identifies the key skills that managers need to be successful, particularly around managing strategy, systems, and people.
A bad hire can cost a company from between 3-10x that employee’s salary in lost time, training, and opportunity cost. This module teaches participants how to effectively recruit and onboard staff so that they are productive in the shortest amount of time.
Participants dive deeper into how to onboard new hires so they become productive quickly and stay motivated. Managing and measuring performance is taught with specific methodology. In addition, progressive discipline and offboarding are covered.
This module teaches participants communication best practices for them to work through their staff to get things done. This includes not just setting expectations, but also the feedback and follow-through needed to achieve the desired results.
Participants will learn about tough talks and the art of better communication. We teach how to create a safe environment for communication and develop action plans to deal with the toughest roadblocks. Participants will also learn how to coach others and deliver great feedback.
Participants will understand why meetings are simultaneously the most vivified management tool and the most efficient form of communication when done well. We teach how to facilitate constructive participation and get the most from any meeting.
In about 85% of companies, employees’ morale sharply declines after their first six months – and continues to deteriorate for years afterwards. This module teaches how to prevent that decline and keep employees engaged and motivated.
This module teaches participants how to develop staff in a way that lets them define a career that fits the needs of both the company and the employee. Companies can increase retention and focus their training budgets on areas that will have the greatest impact.
Give your managers strategies they can implement immediately to better manage their teams.
Our program is not a sit-back-and-watch, passive experience. We combine engaging workshops with 1-on-1 coaching.
Participants join a community of like-minded professionals. Our cohort-based approach fosters collaboration, networking, and mutual support.
Our senior management team completed Management Foundations, quickly applying the tools and skills gained to positively influence our organization. Recognizing its value, we've made the program a mandatory component of training for all management positions across our group of companies.
Having a unified management approach, where all leaders share a common framework, language, and strategies for team management, has strengthened our operations significantly. The program's one-on-one sessions have been particularly impactful, enabling managers to address specific challenges and develop tailored strategies to overcome them.
Great management level training even for seasoned managers - you can always learn something! Tara and Gabe are an excellent team. Enjoyed it a ton!
This course was great to give our managers some key management concepts. A lot of our managers became managers because they were good at their job but didn't have any formal management training. For me, the course served as a great refresher and allowed me to think about certain situations as the content was being presented.
Over the last few years, we've sent several of our emerging managers to Management Foundations. Without exception, each has come back more confident and skilled as not only managers but leaders on our team. The internal buzz and energy after each cohort goes through is great, but the proof is in their development and actions in the months that follow.
Since completing the program, our management team has aligned on a unified approach to leadership, using consistent strategies to manage their teams. This has greatly enhanced collaboration and improved performance across the board.
We love Management Foundations and have chosen to put all of our managers through it. It’s so wonderful to have our management team speaking the same language and having a deeper understanding of the tools and systems that we have at Nimmo Bay. The one-on-one coaching is of significant added value and has helped our managers to feel supported as they navigate new material while also facing the daily challenges of showing up in their roles.
The Management Foundations program has given our managers the tools and confidence they need to lead effectively. We've seen better communication and teamwork across divisions as a result.
The Management Foundations course was a comprehensive program filled with insights. The opportunity to learn alongside other professionals and share real-world experiences enriched the classroom immeasurably. Recommended heartily.
I really enjoyed the course and everyone in it. Tara, you are a pro. You don’t just teach the course material- you live it. I got a lot of value here. Thanks again.
This course was a fantastic introduction to management concepts, I would recommend it for both new and experienced managers - there's no way you know it all! There was a great balance of theory and practical application relevant to any business.
Our workshops combine live lectures, videos, whole group participation, and small group breakouts. We also use polls and quizzes to increase knowledge retention in fun ways.
Your managers will get focused attention to develop their leadership and management practice, advance in their career, and solve their toughest problems. These sessions are customized just for them.
When people learn something passively, there’s a 72% chance they’ll forget it. When people learn something actively (use it, answer questions about it, discuss it with others, etc.) there’s a 69% chance they’ll remember it.
We offer three public cohorts of Management Foundations each year. While we’re based in Canada, our training is accessible globally. Late registration is often available for cohorts that are currently running and pre-registration is available for future cohorts. Reserve your spot today!
Start: January 22, 2025
Eight sessions on the first Wednesday of each month from 9 AM to 12 PM PST, with the exception of the first module which will run on January 22nd.
$3,995 CAD + GST / participant
“Bellrock’s training has fundamentally changed how I approach my business and how I work with my team. They’ve given me more than tools and techniques for working with others…it’s really helped improve my mindset and communication as a leader and business owner.”
Our trainers are the same as our consultants. Why? Because we believe that the best trainers regularly practice what they preach and have years of proven experience working with business leaders and managers.
Tara Landes has been working directly with the leaders and managers of dozens of North American companies scaling their businesses and helping them build enterprise value since the turn of the century. She is the founder of Bellrock, a BC-based management consulting firm where remarkable is expected. They have been listed on the Profit W100 and Business in Vancouver’s Largest Sales and Management Training Companies. Bellrock helps business leaders solve their toughest problems. Permanently. She is also a highly sought-after speaker.
Tara earned an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business. Currently, Tara is an elected board member for Centre Bay Yacht Station and a mentor in The Forum Mentor Program. When she is not helping clients, you’ll find her on a boat in the Gulf Islands of British Columbia, reading a great book while her husband and sons fish.
Gabriel (Gabe) Dhahan is the President of Bellrock. An experienced professional with many years working in a management consulting capacity, Gabe is known for his broad knowledge and ability to explain complex concepts and ideas. He has worked with small business and family enterprise clients in construction, food services, digital marketing, distribution, and more. He is passionate about solving tough problems and enjoys working closely with leaders to achieve lasting, valuable change.
Before Bellrock, Gabe spent several years in technology and worked for a wide variety of small businesses. He earned his MBA from Royal Roads University, is a designated Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA) through Family Enterprise Canada (FEC), and is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation (ICF). He serves as an FEC Ambassador, was a Project Advisor with FEC’s FEA program, and participated as a mentor in YWCA’s NextStep program.
Matt Wills is a Management Consultant with Bellrock. Matt brings a diverse set of skills having worked in front line, hands-on operations and managing businesses. He has a passion for helping organizations understand their purpose, identify improvement opportunities, and implement long lasting solutions.
Prior to joining Bellrock, Matt gained management experience in agriculture, customer service, and logistics. In these roles he implemented system and process changes to improve operations and overall performance. Matt earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce at Lincoln University, New Zealand. In his spare time Matt enjoys cycling, hiking, and skiing, and can be found seeking out BC’s best hot chocolate!
Andrea Spiegel is a Management Consultant with Bellrock. Andrea has over 15 years of experience in operations leadership spanning multiple industries including entertainment, wellness, service, trades, and manufacturing. She excels at working with small- to medium-sized businesses to help them define long-term goals, identify gaps in current systems, and map out tangible strategies for sustainable growth.
Prior to joining Bellrock, Andrea worked in operations management roles in a variety of professional environments and has worked with multiple start-ups to scale their businesses. She earned her Bachelor of Arts (Communication Studies) from the University of Calgary, and serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Mission Possible, a Vancouver charity on the Downtown Eastside dedicated to transforming lives through meaningful work. When she’s not working, you can find Andrea in the mountains around Squamish, hiking, camping, or skiing.
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